Wisdom Teeth Research Paper

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Have you ever wondered why some people already have their wisdom teeth while you still have none? Wisdom teeth are referred to as our third molars and it is the teeth located at the far end corners of our mouth. The third molars are the last ones among all the teeth to erupt... if ever they decide to come out. But at what age do wisdom teeth come in? Will you spend waiting for the rest of your life until they come out even if you are already on your senior years?
There are many myths and facts surrounding wisdom teeth such as the right age as to when they should really erupt. Many young children, I myself included when I was little, are guilty of this little blunder: a wisdom tooth erupts one by one every time you gained some wisdom through your life experiences and difficulties. Mind you, this was my thinking when I heard adults talking that they have already welcomed their wisdom teeth. Given their older age, it seems to a young child that wisdom teeth come in during adulthood. The time when do wisdom teeth come in is very vital to each and everyone because, even if it does not make you a lot wiser as what most children think, it is still a milestone for your teeth and smile. …show more content…

I have heard many people ask when do wisdom teeth grow in, and the answer to the said question is very simple. Usually, the wisdom teeth erupt during late teens or early adulthood with age ranging from 17 to 25 years old. However, there are cases where they erupt or partially erupt during mid to late 20s as

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